4.5

Ginger Alms

English - Elgin Community College

4.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
100
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

100

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

79

4

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3

5

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7

What Students Say

This instructor says one thing but always changes the assignment to something else

ENG101 - 2.0 rating

I understand that it was her first time teaching COL 101 but she had no clue what she was doing

COL101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 67 grades
Most common grades:
B (24)
A (17)
C (11)
Grade Distribution
A(25)B(25)C(13)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 69 reported grades
B: 24
A: 17
C: 11
A+: 8
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (49)
Caring (45)
Clear grading criteria (23)
Respected (22)
Get ready to read (20)
Accessible outside class (20)
Inspirational (17)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (15)
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Ratings by Course

ENG97

5.0

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

LTC099

4.0

RDG091

3.5

ENG101

3.1

ENG102

3.0

LIT223

2.5

Reviews (100)
3.0
3.0
RDG091
Aug 13, 2015

She doesn't really specify her expectations on assignments. So make sure to ask questions. She does grade your work and give you feedback on assignments. You then can go back and fix your work for additional credit. If you ever need helped, she is more than happy to help you!

5.0
2.0
ENG97
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2015

She's a sweetheart. Ready to help at any time!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Mar 25, 2016

She doesn't lecture much. There are a lot of activities, and she give a lot of feedback for revisions. Even though I don't like writing, she made it interesting.

3.0
4.0
ENG102
Apr 17, 2016

She's very sweet, but has very little grasp on how to use the technology at ECC correctly, and does not give clear instructions on where things are to be found and what it is you're actually supposed to be doing. I love writing, but the way she structured the class made it much harder to enjoy it. But, she is at least very pleasant.

3.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Jun 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Ginger was a good teacher. She was very nice and approachable. However, she was not very clear on what was due and when it was due. I often times found myself wondering what I was supposed to be turning in and when. Overall she was a decent grader, she does make you work for your grade. Lectures were boring. A lot of writing.

1.0
1.0
COL101
Grade: F
Jun 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I understand that it was her first time teaching COL 101 but she had no clue what she was doing. She would take attendance and then immediately tell us to form groups and read over a chapter. She didn't have solid lesson plans and would end up coming up with things for us to do on the spot.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Aug 4, 2016
Would take again

She is funny and helpful. Gives time in class to work on assignments. I would take her again.

1.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Is not clear bout anything and give ridiculous assignments pointless to the lesson. She could not be more boring. Also has the most annoying fake tone of voice I ave ever heard. She tells you one thing then does another too.

SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
RDG091
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2016
Would take again

Amazing Teacher! She's a geart listener and very respectful. Recoomend her.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

She's an amazing teacher who was always willing to help you either during or outside of class. Also gives good feed back for assignments and very clear with homework and expectations.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Gives you plenty of time in class to do work. The assignments all build towards a large research paper. If you do all of the work leading up to it, the research paper won't overwhelm you.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This instructor says one thing but always changes the assignment to something else. She thinks she is so nice and always acts like she cares but super fake. Confusing and BORING

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

She's great! Very helpful.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

I learned a lot. She is very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

She expects you to care about writing. She give a lot of activities in class and get ready to write. I didn't think I would like the class, but I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend her.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Very organized. You can work ahead because you know what is expected. Word of advice: make sure you at least keep up with the schedule. Great feedback and opportunities to revise.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Grade: C
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

We read alot and i mean alot, we got to revise our work alot, but we learned from it, she is nice.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

Extremely nice professor who actually takes the time to learn student's names. She assigns a lot of pointless assignments but as long as you make them 2 pages she gives you full credit. She gives really good feedback and really wants to help her students succeed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: C-
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very nice but gives out pointless assignments and does not respond to you if you email her. I wrote 2 essays for this class and did not get feedback on either one of them. She is a nice person but i would not take her class again

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Sep 1, 2017
Would take again

I've never like writing, but her class is actually fun. Lots of groupwork. Fast paced.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
RDG091
Oct 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She never makes sense. She is super unorganized and the homework and assignments are always different than what was discussed in class. She is really nice so its kind of hard to dislike her but im getting there.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

I like her style. We work in groups for the whole semester and I never thought I would say this about an English class, but it's fun.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Alms wants you to succeed. She is very helpful and has a great sense of humor. Don't skip class though. She has a strict attendance policy.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

She expects good work but she let's you revise. Class was fun most of the time. Plenty of workdays at the end of the semester.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

She let's you revise for a better grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

Lots of revision

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
LTC099
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

She is nice let's u work on homework in class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

Alms is always helpful and readily available, she is quite understanding and takes an interest in our personal life's.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

She is always engaging the students in the lessons and has lots of good activities.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

Upbeat, friendly, gets to know us, helpful, lots of work days

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

Gets to know u and wants u to succesful

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Grade: C
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

lots of reading and writing! Mrs. Alms cares about us

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

Friendly, and easy to pass the class. She gives us a lot of time to work on papers during class. Ive often gotten C;s in all my english classes but I'm getting a B in her class and I'm a pretty lazy student. She is super upbeat, however sometimes the instructions are slightly unclear.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had hands down.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

I hate writing but this class was actually fun

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Helpful and lively, makes class interesting and fun despite the subject being boring. Personable and willing to help.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

I hate writing but this class was different. I got to know my classmates and we had a lot of fun activities.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

Class is active and fun. And I don't even like writing

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Hard class took it 2x with alms but learned alot

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
5.0
LTC099
Grade: C
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Lots of reading and writing that gets u ready for college. Make sure u do the homework!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
LTC099
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Tough class but we did a lot of fun activities and got to know each other.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
RDG091
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Good class. Great teacher. I learned alot

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: C+
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

Good teacher i would take her class again

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Ginger Alms is truly inspirational. She cares about her students and her subject.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

I love this professor. I wish I could put her in my pocket and take her with when I transfer. She was very willing to help both in and out of class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Friendly and helpful. Shes interested in our learning the subject. Fast grader.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

Everyone should take Mrs. Alms class. She teaches us alot and she like millennials.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Professor Alms is an excellent teacher and I would recommend that everyone take her. She is very friendly and helpful, and is available to answer questions inside and outside of class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
LIT223
Grade: A
May 30, 2018
Would take again

She is great! We had several field trips in this class and lots of good food. Everyone should be required to take this class. I learned alot!

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
LIT223
Grade: B
May 30, 2018
Would take again

Professor Alms makes class fun! We had a lot of fun activities and ate good food. This class taught me a lot about other cultures, and I actually enjoyed reading the novels----something I never really liked before. If you get a chance, take the class.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2018
Would take again

great teacher! very organized and quick grader- great feedback- very helpful

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B-
Jul 2, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Alms is very helpful. Class was fun with lots of activities with classmates.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

fun groupwork in class, lots of feedback on drafts, learned a lot, highly recommend alms

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
LIT210
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

This class was one of the best classes I have ever taken. We read interesting books, and had a lot of activities that helped us to really understand what we were reading. This is a valuable class. I can honestly say I feel like I am a better person after reading and discussing these books.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Mar 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Alms was an extremely harsh grader and I would not take her again. Papers that would have gotten me an A in an AP high school English course were barely getting Cs in her course. While she does explain her assignments, she does not explain what she is looking for. She expects you to read her mind.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
LIT229
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

Ginger is amazing! She's so sweet, caring, and really wants you to enjoy her class. I took her for LIT 229 and though we didn't have any textbooks, we did have to read novels. She's an easy grader and really wants you to enjoy the material you're reading. After we finish a novel, we watch the movie and compare the two. Such a fun class!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
1.0
LIT229
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this class thinking that it was going to be my favorite, but it ended up being horrible. If you're looking for a blow off class, then this would be a good option for you, but it is so boring. The books that we read aren't enjoyable, and we rarely have any class discussions. Ginger is really sweet, but her class just isn't enjoyable.

Get ready to read
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Apr 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her class was not bad, lots of essays and is a very tough grader. Overall she is nice and an average professor.

Respected
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
LIT229
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Professor Alms is amazing! The class is fun - lots of group interaction and activities. She arranged for an optional field trip to Chicago. definitely recommend taking this class with her.

Respected
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Alms is awesome! She's helpful and encouraging and she cares about her students.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 4, 2019
Would take again

Ginger as a patient with me and helped me a lot. We have to read are drafts out loud to her and grade them together. She gives a lot of good feedback that really helped me in the class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
ENG101
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Thought this class was going to be an easy A but it turned out to be one the hardest classes I took this semester. Heavy on essays and is an extremely tough grader. Nice as a person but isnt the best Professor. Do not take her!!

So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Not a hard class if you do the homework and read the material. A lot of essay writing, but that is what this class is, a writing class. I learned a lot from prof alms.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Alms really cares about her students. She spends time with each of us talking about our papers and what we need to do to improve our grades. Take her. You will be glad you did.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
LIT223
May 13, 2019
Would take again

ginger alms is a great professor shes easy to talk to and grades really easy. do the work and participate in class you will get an A

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

The way prof alms teaches is fun. she has lots of activities and she's a quick grader. Good feedback and she gives you plenty of opportunites to improve your grade. I don't like writing, but i liked her class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
LIT223
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

I usually don't like to participate in class discussions, but in prof alms' class, I was able to talk without feeling scared or judged. She in really an amazing teacher. We need more like her.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Sep 26, 2019
Would take again

In high school getting A's was easy, so when i turned in my first paper that was what I was expecting. Man was i suprised. but i realized that i needed to put in effort and really apply myself I am glad I was pushed, otherwise I wouldn't have even know I cna write as well as I can. Take Prof Alms if you want ot become a better writer.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Sep 26, 2019
Would take again

Best professor ever! hIghly recommend

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
LIT210
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

This is a very interesting and easy class as long as you just keep up with the reading assignments. There aren't any tests or quizzes but there are a few easy group presentations, a few essays, and daily group/class discussions.

Get ready to read
Caring
2.0
4.0
LIT229
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

For a Novel and Film class it is way too homework heavy. Instructor is extremely strict and will not accept assignments via any platform other than D2L. She can be funny sometimes, but overall she is very strict.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
LIT229
Mar 26, 2020
Would take again

novel and film is a fun classa get to watch movies for homework. have to read the book to but i can deal with that. great teacher. funny.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
4.0
LIT223
Grade: C
Apr 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady. Honestly she makes you put in a lot of work and its really unnecessary. her grading is so random.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
LIT223
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Since the carona virus thing Ginger has been having zoom classes. She is available when you need her and you can tell she wants us to make ti thru this semester. she gave me more time on my assignemtns and she checks in regularly. I feel supported when in other classes they jsut post online.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
LIT223
Grade: A+
May 11, 2020
Would take again

Extremely interesting class. Im not much of a reader or writer but she focuses on getting you think deeper. There really is no right or wrong answer to anything, so her grading is really lenient. Papers are short and books are interesting, I recommend taking this course with professor Alms. She overalls is a funny, sweet lady!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Alms cares about her students and gave a lot of support during this strange semester. Although her grading can be tough, as long as you follow her rubrics you should be good. She is easily accessible out of class and is willing to help in any way she can. She was also very fun to talk to. Would take her again if I could.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

While she is an easy professor she makes her class harder then it needs to be. She assigns so much busy work. Every night you have an assignment which is a one page essay that must be turned in the following class. She says they are optional yet if you don't do them you can not pass with anything higher than a C. Most assignments are pointless.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 23, 2020
Would take again

quick grader, everything graded by the next day. Great feedback. Alms gives her feedback by audio and it's very helpful. She is super organized! Willing to schedule Zoom meetings, even on the weekends. She made her covid online class worthwile

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Alms is one of the nicest and most caring teachers that I've ever had. She really cares about her students and made an extra effort to reach out to us despite the class being online. She's a quick grader, and her feedback was meaningful and extremely helpful. I recommend her class to anyone.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
LIT215
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Ginger is super nice and sweet. She really cares about her students!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
LIT210
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Alms is respectful and is willing to listen to each and every student's ideas and opinions. The workload is just the right amount and she is fair with her grading. Always responds to emails quickly, too. The way she conducts her class is done in a way that allows students to understand things in their own ways. One of my favorite lit teachers.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Alms was so sweet I honestly love her and her teaching. I enjoyed going to the zoom meetings and she always gave good feedback on everything you do. There are a lot of papers but it's English class so what do you expect. Overall, TAKE HER CLASS.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
1.0
LIT229
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2021
Would take again

I took Novel and Film with Ginger and she is the sweetest lady ever. I wish I had her for an in person class. We read books then watched the movies and had discussions on them. It was fun, easy and I actually learned stuff.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
LIT210800
Grade: A+
Jul 27, 2021
Would take again

I had Ms. Alms in an online class this summer, and I had a great experience! We did read two novels, so you have to set time aside to read, but I was able to knock out the week's reading in one night. I also missed three zooms because I was on vacation and she was super understanding! I would highly highly recommend this teacher :)

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
LIT223
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

In Lit class, you have to read a lot for a short time, so I would recommend breaking all pages to a certain amount to read per day to finish books on time. Audiobooks helped to speed up the process. Also, it's not necessary, but it's helpful to keep all books until the end of the semester. During the class, we'd discuss what we've read.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 18, 2022
Would take again

Professor Alms is super nice and caring, she is always willing to help if you need it. You can easily get a good grade if you follow the rubrics for each of the papers. She is super organized and a quick grader, her feedback is helpful to improve your paper. I definitely recommend taking her class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 21, 2022
Would take again

PROFESSOR ALMS IS THE BEST! Seriously, if you are not a great essay writer, fear not! She gives amazing feedback on drafts and will dedicate time to help you succeed in her class. She is a very considerate person when it comes to due dates, which is nice for people struggling with school and work (final essays are an exception)Definitely recommend

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Aug 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Alms is very thoughtful of everyone and she makes the assignments clearly and easy to understand, and even makes personal meeting times for the students who need more help which helped me out a lot to improve my grades and stay on track during the whole semester.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
LIT223
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

I took International Lit with Professor Alms, and she is great. The class is pretty easy; a lot of it is just reading. For some reason, we had a lot more in-class assignments and homework at the beginning of the sem. but it died out. Lots of ted talks and in-class discussions. Also, try to get the books in advance, the library has one copy each.

Get ready to read
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
LIT229
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

The sweetest professor I've ever had! Participate in class discussions, it makes her classes more fun. She's very understanding, and clearly loves what she does. We do read a lot, but she gives plenty of time. She made the class fun. She does use a lot of videos in her lectures, but they are enjoyable/helpful. TAKE HER!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
1.0
LIT229
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2023
Would take again

So kind, really cared about making class enjoyable. I got along really well with classmates because of the positive environment she brought. Only thing is that I wish this class had been a little more challenging/constructive, felt too easy sometimes.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
LIT210
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2023
Would take again

Love Professor Alms! Listening guides, discussion posts, and projects are the only assignments. Very manageable, but get ready to read. There are three books that you have to read. The pace goes fast, so make sure you are keeping up. Must respond to three people per discussion post. Suggestion: get listening guides done first, then do discussions.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Great teacher. Has excellent feedback for assignments. Give you time to make revisons! 10/10

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Alms is a great teacher. Gives clear assignments and provides very helpful feedback. She does a lot to encourage students to be involved and passionate about her class and what she teaches. Overall a wonderful professor, I wish I had the chance to take her class again!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
LIT223
Grade: B
May 16, 2025
Would take again

I appreciate how hands-on Ginger is as a teacher. I can tell that she cares about her job and her students. This is the third class I've taken with Ginger am my teacher.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
LIT210
Grade: C
May 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Alms creates a warm, welcoming and safe space for all students. She exposes us to new ideas and different perspectives by having us read literature and have discussions that open our minds. I didn't expect a literature class to be this enjoyable. I really looked forward to days when we had class. Take her!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
LIT223
Grade: B
May 16, 2025
Would take again

Some weeks I struggled to read 100-110 pages/week, but it was manageable. She is a very kind, honest, and patient proffesor. I am glad I took her class.

Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
LIT210
Grade: A
May 17, 2025
Would take again

I took Alms lit class expecting a boring analysis off books but I was very wrong. This is the first englihs class I've enjoyed. This class was fun with an amazing teacher! I will be signing up for more of her classes.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
LIT210
Grade: B
May 17, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed this class and this teacher to a high degree. Prof Alms is passionate about her classes, and you can see the effort she puts forth. I will not forget what I learned in this class about different cultures and perspectives. It was an eye-opener.

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 29, 2025
Would take again

Professor Alms is caring and lenient in grading, but her lectures are repetitive, focusing too much on basic grammar you likely already know. Because of this, I recommend taking her class online. She also assigns a heavy workload, and her minimum essay lengths feel excessive for an ENG-101 course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
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